Daytona 1, Exploring Modern Tire Science & Rewriting The Tire Play Book

“Rewriting the Tire Playbook: Daytona 1 Showcases Grip-Bite™ and Launches Initiative for Safer, Science-Based Tire Regulations”

PRI 2025 Seminars Spotlight Breakthrough Technologies in Modern Tire Treatment Science

Booth #1941 | Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show | Indianapolis, IN

Daytona 1 Performance Lubricants is proud to announce two exclusive technical seminars at the 2025 Performance Racing Industry Show, dedicated entirely to the Grip-Bite™ Advanced Tire Reconditioning Systems — the cutting-edge approach to tire performance, durability, and cost control.

These sessions will be led by respected industry educators, racing veterans and Daytona 1’s technical leadership, delivering practical, science-driven insights into tire recovery, rubber rejuvenation, surface activation, and today’s evolving tire-testing landscape.

Thursday December 11th.  Room 205   11:30 - 12:15

Friday December 12th.    Room 205   3:00 - 3:45

GRIP-BITE™ TIRE TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS

A. “Beat Tire Shortages & High Prices”

“Turn a used tire into a winning tire — responsively and safely — with Grip-Bite’s molecular re-bonding technology.”

B. “Stop Throwing Away Good Tires”

Racers hate waste; they love speed and savings.
“If you’re tossing tires with 40–60% rubber left, you’re leaving performance and money on the table. Learn how to bring them back.”

C. “The Science — Not the Old Wives’ Tales”

“How to Recondition & Reuse Older Tires Safely, Responsively & Scientifically — The New Tire Economy for Racers.”

These seminars are specifically crafted for weekly racers, budget-conscious teams, and technical officials seeking to better understand:

• Tire-surface activation
• Rubber recovery chemistry
• Mechanical grip enhancement
• Cost-saving tire-life strategies
• Safe, non-toxic reconditioning science

**Addressing the Industry Elephant:

Modern Tire Technology Requires Modern Tire Rules**

Daytona 1 Introduces a Science-Based Rule Modernization Framework for Tracks & Sanctioning Bodies

For the first time at PRI, Daytona 1 will openly address one of racing’s longest-standing and most misunderstood challenges:

• Today’s tire-testing protocols are outdated.
• Tire chemistry has evolved.
• And the rule books must evolve with it.

Most tire-testing methods were created decades ago to detect harsh, toxic, high-risk chemicals — compounds that responsible racers no longer use.
Modern safe, non-toxic polymer-restoration technologies confuse these legacy tests, resulting in false positives, inconsistent enforcement, and unnecessary penalties.

Daytona 1 will present a forward-thinking, science-backed framework designed to help:

• Maintain fair competition
• Improve tire safety & reliability
• Reduce racer expenses
• Encourage environmentally responsible practices
• Provide clarity for tech officials
• Modernize outdated rule language

Daytona 1 is committed to working collaboratively with sanctioning bodies, promoters, tech staff and racing teams to bring the sport into a more modern, transparent, and cost-effective era.

Featured Speakers

Kate Dillon — Founder, Crate Insider

Kate Dillon is one of the most respected educators in the racing world and the founder of Crate Insider. Known for her unmatched ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance for everyday racers, Kate has spent decades supporting crate racing, testing products, and teaching racers how to make smarter decisions. Her expertise in racer education, cost management, and equipment longevity brings invaluable clarity to the evolving science behind tire reconditioning and modern tire rule development.

David Mitchel — Longtime Racer, Track Official & Track Owner

David Mitchel brings a lifetime of grassroots motorsports experience to the panel, with deep insight into the realities of racing from behind the wheel, inside the tech shed, and at the promoter’s desk. As a longtime racer, track official, and former track owner, David understands the challenges tracks face in enforcing rules, managing racer costs, and maintaining fairness. His practical perspective on safety, racer relations, and real-world tire testing makes him a critical voice in discussing the need for updated, science-based regulations that benefit both racers and promoters.

Buck Parker — President, Daytona 1 Performance Lubricants

Magellan International Lube & Chemical

Buck Parker is a pioneering force in lubrication science and racing technology with more than four decades of innovation across motorsports, chemical engineering, and advanced materials development. A NASA Space Technology Hall of Fame inductee, Buck has developed multiple internationally recognized brands — including X-1R and Daytona 1 — and continues to lead the industry with advanced systems such as Grip-Bite™ Tire Treatment Technologies. Known for converting complex chemistry into real, measurable performance, he works closely with racers and sanctioning bodies to modernize tire safety, durability, and rule enforcement throughout the sport.